Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

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Virtual Meeting
Present:
  • Larry Brual
  • Victoria Formusa
  • Colleen Haley
  • Liam Lacy
  • Adam Lamplugh
  • Mike Moraites
  • Paul Scott
Regrets:
  • Anisa Capener
  • Denise Laframboise
  • Michael Richards
  • Marta Swirydowicz
Also Present:
  • Councillor Cardwell, Mayor's Designate
  • Michele Cotton, Staff Liaison, Accessibility Coordinator
  • Heather Ellis, Recording Secretary, Council and Committee Coordinator

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

3.
Approval of Previous Minutes

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byLiam Lacy

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes of June 6, 2023 be approved.

    Carried

4.
Presentations

 

There were no presentations.

5.
Delegations

 

There were no delegations.

6.
General Business and Reports

 

6.1
2022-2026 Accessibility Plan Consultation and Next Steps

 

Michele Cotton stated that the Accessibility Working Group prepared vision statements for each of the accessibility standards. Ms. Cotton requested feedback from the Committee regarding the proposed vision statements.

Discussion ensued regarding:

  • the overall vision and customer service standard statements; and,
  • the action items outlined in the 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan Strategic Statements including information and communication standards, employment, design of public spaces, and transportation (taxicabs).

6.2
Work Plan Update

 

Michele Cotton requested feedback from the Committee regarding the Work Plan and suggested Members bring forward ideas for discussion at the January 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

6.3
Accessibility Award Nominee

 

Michele Cotton advised that the Committee nominated Melly’s Café for the Accessibility Award.

6.4
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Meeting Planning

 

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.

Michele Cotton stated that the October meeting would be a joint meeting with the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Ms. Cotton advised that the meeting would focus on joint project planning and collaboration regarding educational events and activities.

Discussion ensued regarding:

  • supporting people and community groups who are advocates of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion; and,
  • reviewing previous joint projects and events.

6.5
Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Michele Cotton advised that the Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting would be held on the same date and time as the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s November 7, 2023 meeting. Ms. Cotton stated that Committee Members were invited to attend the Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting and suggested that Members attend the Regional meeting on November 7, 2023 in lieu of the regular Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byAdam Lamplugh

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s regular November 7, 2023 meeting be cancelled to accommodate Member’s attending the Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

    Carried

7.
Correspondence

 

There was no correspondence.

8.
Council Update

 

Councillor Cardwell provided an update regarding the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant application to assist businesses in becoming more accessible.

9.
Other Business

 

There was no other business.

10.
Next Meeting

 

Paul Scott provided a reminder that the next regular Committee meeting would be held on January 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

11.
Adjournment

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byLiam Lacy

    That the meeting adjourn.

    Carried

    The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.


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